II.

Great Arthur seized the tempest as a boon, His columns lit by glory to advance Tow’rds Commissari, Bayonnette, and Rhune, And entering tame the pride of haughty France. Daring his mighty plan, whose toils enhance The Fuéntarábian waters poured between. A stronger than Bernardo wields the lance, And Paladins again to quail are seen. Our conquering footsteps Spain re-echoes proud, I ween.